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  1. Juliet Marillier - Folklore, fantasy and stories that heal

    4D AGO

    Juliet Marillier - Folklore, fantasy and stories that heal

    Send us a text Juliet Marillier is an award-winning historical fantasy author who grew up surrounded by Celtic music and stories. Her own Celtic-Gaelic roots inspired her to write her first series, the Sevenwaters Trilogy, a reimagining of The Six Swans fairy tale. Juliet has been a full-time writer for more than 20 years and her work is published internationally. Her lifelong interest in history, folklore and mythology has had a major influence on her writing. Juliet is a member of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids and her spiritual values are often reflected in her work. Her stories focus above all on the personal journeys of the characters, and the human characters’ relationship with the natural world plays a significant part.  In this episode of Not the Plot Juliet speaks with host Teena Raffa-Mulligan about her writing life, Druidism, canine companions, and the power of story telling to teach and to heal. To find out more about Juliet and her books, visit her website at Home - Juliet Marillier Author   Thank you for listening. Find out more about Not the Plot host Teena Raffa-Mulligan at https://www.teenaraffamulligan.com or follow her FB author page https://www.facebook.com/TeenaRaffaMulligan You can also sign up for her occasional newsletter at http://bit.ly/2gqsJz3

    28 min
  2. Deb Fitzpatrick - Weaving real-life stories into fiction

    JAN 16

    Deb Fitzpatrick - Weaving real-life stories into fiction

    Send us a text Deb Fitzpatrick writes books for readers of all ages, especially adventurous kids with big hearts. Her books have received awards in Australia, been published in the US and optioned for film. She lives in Fremantle, Western Australia, and loves encouraging young writers in her creative writing workshops. Deb enjoys hiking and bushwalking with her family. When she can, she sneaks away to a shack in the karri forest of the south-west of Western Australia. She loves weaving stories from real life into her work.  In this episode of Not the Plot she speaks with host Teena Raffa-Mulligan about her experience of living in the cloud forest of Costa Rica and how it influenced the creation of her novel 50 Packets of Instant Noodles. She also shares insights into her writing process and the inspiration she draws from nature.  To find out more about Deb and her books visit her website at Deb Fitzpatrick | Writer in Fremantle, Perth Western Australia Thank you for listening. Find out more about Not the Plot host Teena Raffa-Mulligan at https://www.teenaraffamulligan.com or follow her FB author page https://www.facebook.com/TeenaRaffaMulligan You can also sign up for her occasional newsletter at http://bit.ly/2gqsJz3

    28 min
  3. Melissa Min - Sharing the wisdom in ancient stories

    12/12/2025

    Melissa Min - Sharing the wisdom in ancient stories

    Send us a text Melissa Min is one of Western Australia’s most prominent professional Storytellers. She is a published poet, author, and psychotherapist who works with language, myth and story to evoke a deep sense of connection and belonging. Melissa is a passionate advocate for bringing creative and artistic practices to community spaces. She facilitates Storytelling Circles, Poetry Workshops, Narrative Therapy sessions and Women’s Gatherings throughout WA. In this episode of Not the Plot, Melissa speaks with host Teena Raffa-Mulligan about the role ancient stories can play in creating deep, authentic connections with each other, the importance of community, and how we can help young people reconnect to the natural world away from the distractions of technology. Thank you for listening. Find out more about Not the Plot host Teena Raffa-Mulligan at https://www.teenaraffamulligan.com or follow her FB author page https://www.facebook.com/TeenaRaffaMulligan You can also sign up for her occasional newsletter at http://bit.ly/2gqsJz3

    29 min
  4. Libby Iriks – At the heart of romance

    12/05/2025

    Libby Iriks – At the heart of romance

    Send us a text Libby Iriks fell in love with story as an eight-year-old when her teacher read Charlotte’s Web to the class. She developed a fondness for the romance genre soon after, and in 2018, combined her passions when she became the Commissioning Editor of Romance for a boutique publishing house in the UK. Since receiving her autism diagnosis at the ripe old age of 42, she has come to understand that story and romance are her ‘special interests’. She is currently studying her Master of Creative Writing at Edith Cowan University and, in her free time, coaches romance authors who write stories with heart. Her debut novel, Home to the Heart Country has just been released. Libby chats with host Teena Raffa-Mulligan about how her childhood has influenced her as a writer and the challenges she has faced in living a creative life. She also highlights the importance of creating connections in the writing world and being clear about writing goals.  You can find out more about Libby at her website: Libby Iriks | Stories with Heart Thank you for listening. Find out more about Not the Plot host Teena Raffa-Mulligan at https://www.teenaraffamulligan.com or follow her FB author page https://www.facebook.com/TeenaRaffaMulligan You can also sign up for her occasional newsletter at http://bit.ly/2gqsJz3

    24 min
  5. Stuart Everly-Wilson - Back to the page

    11/28/2025

    Stuart Everly-Wilson - Back to the page

    Send us a text Stuart Everly-Wilson is an Australian writer living in Bundjalung country in New South Wales with his partner and the ghost of Aspro the dog. His first published work, Low Expectations, was short-listed for the 2022 New South Wales Premier’s Glenda Adams Prize for best new writing and was also long-listed for the Dublin International Literary Prize, 2022. His follow-up novel, The Maskeys was released last month. In this episode of Not the Plot Stuart chats with host Teena Raffa-Mulligan about returning to writing 10 years after giving up, and finding his way into his acclaimed debut novel by letting his protagonist loose on the page.  Thank you for listening. Find out more about Not the Plot host Teena Raffa-Mulligan at https://www.teenaraffamulligan.com or follow her FB author page https://www.facebook.com/TeenaRaffaMulligan You can also sign up for her occasional newsletter at http://bit.ly/2gqsJz3

    23 min
  6. Celia Berrell - Inspiring curiosity through science poems

    11/17/2025

    Celia Berrell - Inspiring curiosity through science poems

    Send us a text Celia Berrell is an England-born Australian writer and poet who is best known for her Science Rhymes, which have been published by the CSIRO and in textbooks for Australian, Irish and Canadian high school students. Celia taught maths and science for four years before travelling to Australia. She has regarded her life in Australia as a working holiday ever since. She found her voice for writing poems about science in 2008 and launched her Science Rhymes website in 2009. Two hundred of Celia’s poems feature on the Australian Children’s Poetry website where she has been a regular contributor to the Poem of the Day prompts. In this episode of Not the Plot, Celia chats with host Teena Raffa-Mulligan about how public speaking has helped her as a writer and explains why rhyming is like knitting and submissions are holiday adventures.  Find out more about Celia at Science Rhymes - Scientific Poetry & Environmental Poems Thank you for listening. Find out more about Not the Plot host Teena Raffa-Mulligan at https://www.teenaraffamulligan.com or follow her FB author page https://www.facebook.com/TeenaRaffaMulligan You can also sign up for her occasional newsletter at http://bit.ly/2gqsJz3

    27 min
  7. Danni Line - Redemption through Romance

    10/31/2025

    Danni Line - Redemption through Romance

    Send us a text Danni Line has been hooked on reading since childhood and fell in love with writing in her senior year, thanks to a crush on her English teacher. She writes Romantic Suspense and Paranormal Romance where her characters find redemption through romance. When Danni isn’t juggling life as a wife, mum, and wannabe baker who wishes she could sing, she is the Aspiring Authors Ambassador for Romance Writers of Australia. In this episode of Not the Plot host Teena Raffa-Mulligan Danni reveals her favourite phrase for prompting story ideas, how she keeps her characters under control and alerts readers to look out for hidden 'easter eggs' in her stories. You can find out more about Danni on her website at https://danniline-author.com Thank you for listening. Find out more about Not the Plot host Teena Raffa-Mulligan at https://www.teenaraffamulligan.com or follow her FB author page https://www.facebook.com/TeenaRaffaMulligan You can also sign up for her occasional newsletter at http://bit.ly/2gqsJz3

    24 min
  8. Bonnibelle Angelica - Creating a dystopian world

    10/17/2025

    Bonnibelle Angelica - Creating a dystopian world

    Send us a text Bonnibelle Angelica is a debut author from rural Australia. Growing up with a love for creativity, she has done everything from sculpting to painting to costume design, but nothing has held her attention quite like writing. After a burst of popularity from her online publications, she decided to give a novel a go. Loud and ever-opinionated, she chose dystopian sci-fi as her genre, exploring biology, oppression, indoctrination, psychology and of course, a healthy dose of romance. In this episode of Not the Plot host Teena Raffa-Mulligan chats with Bonni about creating her characters and their world, finding the conflict in her story and the thinking behind her self-publishing decision.  Thank you for listening. Find out more about Not the Plot host Teena Raffa-Mulligan at https://www.teenaraffamulligan.com or follow her FB author page https://www.facebook.com/TeenaRaffaMulligan You can also sign up for her occasional newsletter at http://bit.ly/2gqsJz3

    27 min
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  • Creator
    Teena
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    33
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